AATE sponsors mini-conferences across the country designed to encourage professional development and community awareness of theatre education. This year, AATE will host events in Arizona, Connecticut, Washington DC, New York, Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey, Virginia, Louisiana, Washington State, Tennessee, and Ohio. You can find more information on this events by clicking on the regional links in the left menu.

TIOS Awareness Items
Get students involved by downloading these colorful posters to encourage them to get involved; order free Theatre In Our Schools buttons; and download a copy of our 25 Ways to Celebrate Theatre In Our Schools Month poster to post in your staff room or office.

USA Play Daze
After the tremendous success with the PA Play Daze in 2010, we are excited to continue the expansion of Play Daze across the country. Students across the country will have the opportunity to help write a new play each day in the month of March on Facebook. The first line of each play will be posted by an AATE volunteer, then it's up to you! Click here to read more about USA Play Daze. Click here to "like" the Facebook page.

Online Student Video Contest
K-12 students across the country battle it out with creativity, heart and knowledge about theatre's power to make a difference in their lives, and create a video set to a specific theme with the hopes of winning the Grand Prize. In 2011, students submitted videos on how exposure to the theatre and theatre education helps them look beyond first impressions, and enables them to develop an understanding and acceptance of those who may be different. The grand prize was a trip to New York City to see The Addams Family Musical on Broadway, and their sponsor won a free conference registration to the 2011 AATE National Conference in Chicago.

TIOS Treats
In March 2012, on Twitter, follow #TIOS12 for a daily dose of how exposure to theatre and theatre education makes a difference in the lives of young people. Learn interesting facts about the benefits of theatre education and reminders about TIOS events with these treats. Click the link above for the 2011 TIOS Treats.

Wear Your Show Shirt Day
Each March is AATE designates Annual Wear Your Show Shirt Day! In 2012, it will be MARCH 9TH. Show your theatre pride by wearing a shirt from a show you've worked on or seen. The first person to email a photo, will win free AATE t-shirts (for those who are in the photo). Submitted photos may be featured on the AATE website and in AATE's national magazineIncite/Insight. Check out the Facebook event for the day in 2011 here.

25 Ways to Celebrate TIOS
There are many other ways that you can celebrate TIOS.Click here to see a list of other ways to show your support.

Donate to the TIOS Fund
You can help support these and other programs dedicated to increasing the awareness of the benefits of theatre in our schools by donating to the Theatre In Our Schools Fund.